Mental Well-being of Young Roma Children (CHAVORE)

Overall Objective: Improving the mental and physical well-being of young children, particularly in vulnerable communities such as the Roma, by providing comprehensive support in early childhood and establishing a strong foundation for their long-term health and well-being.

Specific Objectives:

• Enhancing the mental health and overall well-being of young children in vulnerable groups;
• Building capacity among early childhood practitioners to support mental health in the early years;
• Strengthening the competencies of parents and caregivers;
• Promoting quality, inclusive, and responsive early childhood education and care services;
• Enhancing the mental health and overall well-being of young children in vulnerable groups;
• Raising awareness about the importance of early mental health support.

Project results:

• Sustainable change in societal attitudes and practices concerning early childhood mental health, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.
• Long-term enhancement in the mental and physical well-being of young Roma children, laying a foundation for healthier future generations.
• Policy prioritization of early childhood mental health and well-being at national and European level.

Consortium partners:

• International Step by Step Association (ISSA) – Netherlands/Shoqata Ndërkombëtare Hap Pas Hapi (ISSA) – Holandë
• Educational Research Institute (ERI) – Slovenia/ Instituti për Hulumtime në Arsim (ERI) – Slloveni
• Open Academy Step by Step (OASbS) – Croatia/ Akademia e Hapur Hap Pas Hapi (OASbS) – Kroaci
• Partners Hungary Foundation (PH) – Hungary/ Fondacioni Partnerët nga Hungaria (PH) – Hungari
• Wide Open School (SD) – Slovakia/ Shkolla e Hapur (Skola dokoran – SD) – Sllovaki
• Kosova Education Center (KEC) – Kosovo/ Qendra për Arsim e Kosovës (KEC) – Kosovë